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Serbian corruption prosecutions and prison delays

Overview

In late July 2026, former Niš Assembly president Igor Novaković was sentenced to one year and six months for abuse of office. He repeatedly sought to postpone his surrender to a correctional facility, citing health issues, but the court rejected his requests, leaving his incarceration date uncertain. The same report also noted the conviction of Montenegrin mayor Vesko Delić on abuse of office, who received a conditional six‑month sentence but said he would remain in office.

Two days later, the focus expanded to include civil activist Irfan Ugljanin, who is serving a prison term after being arrested on fraud‑related charges. Ugljanin claims his trial was politically motivated and highlights a broader anti‑corruption campaign involving numerous complaints against local officials. Novaković’s legal battle continued, with another appeal postponing his appearance to early August 2026, pending further procedural challenges.

Entities

Igor Novaković · Serbian Socialist Party (SPS) · Niš · Vesko Delić · Udruženje građana Pazarski građanski pokret

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Serbian activist Irfan Ugljanin stays in prison as former Niš assembly head Igor Novaković delays jail term

    Irfan Ugljanin remains imprisoned on fraud and corruption charges, while ex‑Niš assembly president Igor Novaković continues to delay his jail term through appeals.

  2. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Serbian ex‑assembly president Igor Novaković delays prison term

    Serbian ex‑assembly president Igor Novaković delays prison over health claims, while Montenegrin mayor Vesko Delić, sentenced to a conditional term for abuse of office, says he will stay in office.

Sources

dan.co.me · juznevesti.com · mediareform.rs · nova.rs · snews.rs · vijesti.me